Folate (Red Cell)
Code
RBCF
Sample Reqs
A
Turnaround
2 days
Special instructions
Requires its own EDTA tube, if other tests require EDTA an extra EDTA sample should be taken for RBCF.
Sample type guide
A
Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)
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Additional information
Updated Sunday, 07 December 2025